Jobless Rate Dips for Older Workers

National rate also declines, but number of new jobs disappointing

En español | The unemployment rate for older workers fell by 0.2 percent in January to 6.7 percent for a second straight month, remaining below the nation's overall jobless rate, which slid to 9 percent, the government reported on Friday. But the report was brighter for older men than women. … Back to Article

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